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2004 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
4
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Suspension1
Service Brakes1

Most reported parts

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 2,187 miles · reported Mar 28, 2018
I was riding on city highway. Stopped at a intersection traffic signal when the traffic signal turned green I began to a speed of 30mph in a 40mph zone I notice the motorcycle started to lose speed at this time I pulled into the bicycle lane of the highway to be out of the line of traffic an at that second the front brakes an tire locked up putting the motorcycle an myself down on the pavement. The motorcycle an myself slid appox 75 feet to a complete stop. After I gotten up from under the motor I first checked the front wheel it was still locked up I then pushed the front brake handle it was…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 18,000 miles · reported Jul 17, 2010
On my 2004 ultra classic harley,which I owned since it was new. The front master cylinder lever slow went down over the years until the lever is down to the handle grip. I've bled the front brake and nothing, check the pads little less then half ! So I'm think the master cylinder is a defect.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 1,200 miles · reported Nov 9, 2007
Failure of the front brake system. Over time pistons in caliper stick or freeze up. This causes the front brake lever to come all the back to the throttle grip. In some cases reducing braking efficiency by 50%. Dealership was aware of this problem and on 4 separate cases broke the pistons loose to allow normal braking. I AM a police motorcycle instructor, and have seen this same problem on several of the police road king models prior to 2007. In some instances the front brake lever will, when applied, come all the way back to the throttle grip until hitting it before maximum braking is…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (2 reports), followed by suspension (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,000 miles.

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.